Basil hummus

Basil hummus recipe is a quick and easy homemade hummus recipe. It's smooth and creamy with a fresh taste of lemon and basil.

This basil pesto alike hummus is a great dip and it pairs perfectly with pita chips, crackers, or veggies. Also, I like to use it like pesto, mixing it with some pasta.

Apart from using it as a dip, you can make your hummus thicker (adding less aquafaba) and use it as a spread on sandwiches and wraps.

To make this recipe you'll need a food processor or a blender. Store your hummus in an airtight container for up to one week in a fridge.

Ingredients in a basil hummus

• Chickpeas: Canned chickpeas for quick and easy hummus. You are welcome to use dried chickpeas but cook them first. I recommend cooking them until slightly overcooked for creamier hummus.
• Garlic: Use fresh garlic.
• Lemon: For balancing the flavor.
• Salt: To taste. Adjust the amount of salt to your personal taste.
• Olive oil: Helps bind hummus together.
• Basil: Use fresh basil.
• Aquafaba: Makes hummus fluffy and light.
• Tahini: Gives hummus sesame taste.

TIPS FOR MAKING THIS RECIPE PERFECTLY

• Peel the chickpeas. This will result in a creamier texture of your hummus. It adds some time to the recipe but it makes a world of difference. An easy way to do that is to soak chickpeas in a bowl of water, agitate the chickpeas to loosen up the peels. They will come off and float to the top.
• Taste and adjust with additional salt, basil, garlic, or lemon juice if needed. I love basil so I´m always using a lot of basil in my hummus.
• If your hummus is too thick add a tablespoon or two of chickpea liquid or water.

OTHER RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:

If you like this breakfast recipe for my basil hummus you might also like:

• Walnut banana bread
• Savory french toast
• Tofu scramble with kale and bell pepper

Basil hummus

5 from 1 vote

Plant-baked

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: basil hummus, basil hummus recipe, recipe for basil hummus

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 218kcal

Basil hummus recipe is a quick and easy homemade hummus recipe. It's smooth and creamy with a fresh taste of lemon and basil.

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Ingredients  

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• ▢ 400 gr canned chickpeas
• ▢ 1 garlic clove
• ▢ ½ lemon juice
• ▢ ½ tsp salt
• ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ handful basil roughly chopped
• ▢ ⅓ cup aquafaba chickpea liquid
• ▢ 1 tbsp tahini

Instructions

• 1. In a strainer over a large bowl, drain the chickpeas reserving the liquid.
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  2. Peel the chickpeas (optional but will result in creamier hummus).
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  3. Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend (pausing to scrape down the sides of the bowl) until smooth. If your hummus is too thick add a tablespoon or two of chickpea liquid or water.
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  4. Taste and season with additional salt, basil, or lemon juice if needed.
• 5. Transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish it with any topping that you would like. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 540mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g

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